From trials of the first safe polio vaccine, to our latest breakthroughs in
treatments for neurological diseases, the University of Michigan Medical School
(UMMS) continues to be at the forefront of pioneering research that impacts
human health at a global level. The UMMS Office of Research is committed to
supporting our researchers to position them for success.

The primary mission of the Office of Research is to
foster an environment of innovation and efficiency that serves the UMMS research
community and supports biomedical science from insight to impact. To that end,
our team is constantly striving to enhance the research enterprise, including
maintaining an investigator-focused infrastructure, facilitating and
diversifying investigators' avenues for funding, and streamlining research
processes.

UM is one of 55 Clinical & Translational Science Award
institutions across the country and
consistently ranks amongst U.S. News & World Report's top 10 medical
research schools. Highlights of the last year in research include:

$421+ million in externally-sponsored awards

$40+ million in industry-sponsored research

$13+ million in royalty revenue

131 invention disclosures

While these numbers are impressive, they only hint at what goes on behind the
scenes. One of our greatest assets is the collegial, collaborative environment
we offer researchers.

Take a moment to explore our website and learn more about research at the
University of Michigan Medical School. If you are a researcher and have any questions, don't hesitate
to contact us at ummsresearch@umich.edu
or 734-615-1332. We're always happy to discuss why we enthusiastically believe
researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School are "the leaders and
best!"

Best Regards,
Steven L. Kunkel, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for Research
Endowed Professor in Pathology Research